Monument to Labor
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Monument to Labor
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Monument to Labor Status with Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge in the background
Lewis and Clark Landing is the original landing site of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Lewis and Clark Expedition took place from 1804 to 1806. The purpose of the expedition was to explore the land which the United States had purchased from France through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Lewis and Clark Landing now sits on property formerly owned by ASARCO, which maintained a lead refinery there that closed in 1997. HDR Inc. won an award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for their work on remediation of the Lewis and Clark Landing.
The park has a number of distinct features including as a walking trail which follows the riverfront and a bike trail which takes riders west to Miller's Landing and another trail which leads to the Heartland of America Park. The Martin Luther King Jr. Pedestrian Bridge, with interpretive exhibits, connects to Qwest Center Omaha. The park also includes the Omaha Firefighter's Memorial Monument and the second largest labor monument in the United States. The park contains a walking trail which follows the riverfront and sections of a bike trail that connect to Omaha's bike trail system. The walking trail also connects to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge that spans the river and joins Omaha with Council Bluffs, Iowa. There is expansive area for festivals and events and there are a number of tables with umbrellas and chairs that offer a chance to relax and take in the riverfront experience. Additional attractions include a "Monument to Labor" sculpture, Lewis and Clark interpretive exhibits, jumping fountains where children can play, and a historical marker on site.
The park is immediately down the trail from Omaha's new National Park Service Regional Headquarters. The office houses the superintendent of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
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January 23rd, 2015
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Comments (23)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPH
Doug Kreuger
Superb capture of this heroic sculpture, Elizabeth! The modern bridge and golden sunlight work perfectly together with this memorable monument. L&F
Music of the Heart
Ohh I love it!! Always people at work were so much attractive to me!! You brought them helping each other , concentrating in what they do .. and on top of it lights and shadows are so soft and as petting them in their work. Fantastic work Elizabeth!! FL
Elizabeth Winter replied:
I love this statue and the bridge behind it. One of Omaha's ICONs! Thanks!
Sandi OReilly
Elizabeth, what a beautiful capture, excellent light on the subjects and that beautiful bridge!! F/L